How to convert 13 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 13 10/5, represent a value that can also be expressed as a decimal (which can make certain calculations and comparisons easier to perform).

Step-by-step conversion of 13 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 13 × 5 = 65
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 65 + 10 = 75
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 75 ÷ 5 = 15

So the mixed number 13 10 5 as a decimal is 15.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 75/5 = 15/1.